the physician-only portion of an indemnity payment(Physician Insurers Association of America/PIAA)12

$1.8 million, or $60,000 per sponge =

California state fines for 30 retained sponge cases12

$77,512 =

average cost of corrective surgery due to a retained sponge (CMS)12

RSI malpractice costs contribute $94.50 to the cost of each surgery performed in the U.S.12

“The SurgiCount Sponges are more expensive than regular sponges. But they’re less expensive than a retained item… the cost of something retained would be much higher. It’s also better patient care. It’s not just about cost, but the trauma and inconvenience to a patient.”Don Owens, Vice President divisional director of surgical services
Medical Center Hospital, Odessa, TX

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